81 The Calm Before the Storm! (1/2)

The Immortal Player RDream 26140K 2022-07-20

In a dark room located in a mansion deep in a rainforest. A young man and an old man were playing a 'chess-like' board game. The young man's side, the white side, has seven more unique pieces left. While the old man, the dark side, was only left with the smallest and the biggest piece each player have. (The two remaining pieces signifies the smallest and highest value in the board game.)

”Old D! It seems like 'destiny' does not favor us these days!” The young man wore a relieved expression as he ends his turn, with the victory on his sight.

”Hmm... indeed.” The old man who was frowning and was trying to think of a way to win the board game with the use of his 'two' pieces. Moments later, he leaned his back to the chair and sighed as if he accepted his loss.

”So... What's your plan old D?” The young man stared at the old man, anticipating for his response.

”Hahaha! You are a nosy one, kid!” The old man burst into laughter that confused the young man for a second. But later on, the young man smiled back, and somehow, ”got” what the old man meant.

”Hahaha! Of course! I am the God of Destiny's inheritor after all. Master Destiny brought me up this way!”

”You do resemble that crafty bas*ard! BUT... you still lack experience as a God!” The old man smirked as he took the biggest piece he has and used it to directly kill the young man's biggest piece that was wide open.

”...” The young man was confused about the old man's move. But before the young man could speak, the old man started to lecture him.

”Being a God or Goddess is not a blessing. It is more of a curse. You get too strong, other Gods and Goddess would be threatened and will strive to bring you down. Yet... If you become too weak, You'll get targeted by other Gods and Goddess to reduce the competition. Don't forget humans and other beings, who have great greed for power! They'll do whatever it takes for power. They won't have second thought doing evil things for power!”

”Heh! I know old D! I am not born yesterday... Hey, Hey, Hey! Don't dodge the question, old D! What are your plans? What are your plans?” The young man smirked, however this time, the young man looked menacing.

”Simple, To Retire!” The old man smirk as he stared to his remaining piece on the board game. The young man could only smile as his attention was also shifted to that small piece.

...

”Hahaha! As expected of my son! You have your own ship in this game!” Pedro's father laughed proudly as the ”Karakoa Main Crew Group” (Karakoa MCG) toured around the Karakoa ship. It was led by Pedro who was closely followed by his Parents, Loren, Sabrina, and Faunia. Everyone's attention was shifted to Pedro's father that embarrassed his mother.

”This is a good idea! Why don't we try entering Cruise Lines?” Pedro's father relaxed as he rubbed his chin.

”Eh... Another of your wild ideas! Let's focus first on the present matters in the company. We can try anything you want when everything is stable.” His mother commented back. Hence, his mother and father started their ”discussion” as if Pedro, Loren, Sabrina, Faunia was not there. (His father and mother may look like they were acting weird or childish, it is just that, that feeling of a parent, trying to hide their worry or sadness, especially that Pedro was still not waking up due to the ”accident”.)

”Please don't mind them. Let's continue, I am also wanted to rest already.” Pedro forced a smile as he looks to Loren and Sabrina.

”We understand classmate Pedro. Our parents also fight at some times.” Loren forced a smile to Pedro as she ignores Pedro's Parents.

”We're not fighting!”

”We're not fighting!”

”Pfft...Haha!”